Physiological Chemistry II

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Course No: HSCI.2520-021; SIS Class Nbr: 1702; SIS Term: 2840
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a foundation in basic biochemistry for students majoring in the Health Professions. Selected concepts in organic chemistry are integrated into this framework. Aspects of amino acid and protein structure are studied. The structure and function of enzymes, their effects on reaction energetics and dynamics and the diagnostic uses of enzyme assays in clinical medicine are covered. The plasma proteins, hemoglobin, and the structure and function of miscellaneous cellular proteins are reviewed. The chemistry of the nucleic acids, protein anabolism and catabolism are studied along with selected metabolic disturbances and genetic disease. The structure and chemical properties of the simple and complex carbohydrates and lipids their metabolic pathways and cycles, and selected pathologies are studied in detail. Diagnostic tests relating to carbohydrate and lipid abnormalities are included. The course concludes with a study of chemical communication mechanisms, which includes neurotransmitters, hormonal secretions, and immunoglobulins.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: HSCI 2510 Physiological Chem I; Co-Req: HSCI 2540 Physiol Chemistry Lab II
• Special Notes: Also meets on Friday July 10.
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Javier Horta
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• M,W-Th | 9:10 AM-12:10 PM EDT
• Summer 2019: Jul 08 to Aug 15
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1020
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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